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MidAmerican Solar, First Solar Announce Start of Major Construction on Largest Solar Project in the World

Topaz Solar Farms, located in San Luis Obispo County, CA, is 550 MW PV project

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

MidAmerican Solar and First Solar, Inc. marked the start of major construction at Topaz Solar Farms, located in San Luis Obispo County, CA. The 550-megawatt photovoltaic project will employ approximately 400 workers during its three-year construction period; will generate nearly $417 million in local economic impact, the majority of which will be generated during construction; and will provide California with renewable electricity. When complete, the Topaz project will be the largest solar el...

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